Verizon Launches Fivespot, a Global Ready Mobile HotSpot

Verizon Wireless today announced Fivespot, the first Global Ready 3G Mobile HotSpot. Developed by ZTE USA, the Fivespot allows you to share your data connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as netbooks, tablets and gaming devices within the United States and around the globe. The Fivespot comes with a pre-installed SIM card and provides global data service in more than 200 countries (when subscribing to a GlobalAccess plan).

The Fivespot supports:

• CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A/Rev. 0: 800/1900 MHz
• WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA: 850/1900/2100 MHz
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• VPN support
• One-click to power on/off
• Instructive LED indicators
• Small, stylish form factor measuring 3.92 x 2.11 x 0.55 inches
• 2.82 ounces

The Fivespot will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com on Oct. 7 for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Mobile Broadband pricing:

• $39.99 monthly access for 250 MB monthly allowance and $0.10/MB overage
• $59.99 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance and $0.05/MB overage

Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans are also available:

• $15 for 100 MB (one day of use)
• $30 for 300 MB (one week of use)
• $50 for 1 GB (30 days of use)
• $80 for 5 GB (30 days of use)

GlobalAccess pricing:

• $129.99 monthly access (5 GB allowance for the United States and Canada, $0.05/MB overage), 100 MB allowance in select countries ($0.005/KB after allowance)
• $219.99 monthly access (5 GB allowance for the United States and Canada, $0.05/MB overage), 200 MB allowance in select countries ($0.005/KB after allowance)
• GlobalAccess Pay Per Use for occasional use must be purchased with a $59.99 Mobile Broadband service plan in the United States. The Pay Per Use rate is $0.002/KB in Canada, $0.005/KB in Mexico, and $0.02/KB in more than 200 other destinations.

For more information visit www.verizonwireless.com.